Jun 13, 2011

Pavakkai Fry/ Bittergourd fry

Bittergourd/Pavakkai is one of the most hated vegetables. I had an aversion towards the bitter veggie for long, but knowing its nutritional benefits, I knew I had to make it at home. I made this crispy version and it tasted great as a side dish with rice and dal and also with curd rice. I made it the simple way as I usually make other vegetable stir fries. I added some grated coconut towards the end to mitigate the bitterness of the bitter gourd.

Ingredients
Bittergourd / Pavakkai - 2 medium sized ones
Onion - 1 small sized
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves - a few
Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
Grated coconut - 2 tablespoons

Directions
  • Wash the bittergourd and slice it finely.
  • In a kadai, heat the oil and do the tempering with the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and add the sliced onions. 
  • Once they turn translucent, add the sliced bittergourd and saute for a minute. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt to taste and mix well. 
  • Sprinkle some water and cover for about two minutes and cook until the bittergourd turns soft. Remove the lid and fry for a few minutes and until it turns crispy. 
  • Add the grated coconut and saute for a minute until everything combines together.

Serve warm along with rice and dal.

23 comments:

  1. Looks superb and very tempting, I know it is bitter gourd, but still looks tempting :)

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  2. My fav fry anytime, lovely spread..makes me hungry..

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  3. The pavvakkai fry looks crisp and inviting, loved the idea of adding some coconut to it!

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  4. looks yumm...love that lunch platter..

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  5. Very healthy fry divya. You have made it look so inviting.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  6. My fav recipe.. looks so tempting and delicious.. yummy !!
    Indian Cuisine

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  7. My fav one.....ur version sounds yum

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  8. Quick & delicious stir fry!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  9. Love the pavakkai cut click very very much! Not a big fan of pavakkai recipes though ;)

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  10. I love this ...n tht platter is just so yum ....I can have that daily

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  11. Loved your clicks.. Am not a great fan of bittergourd..

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  12. Yummy platter!!Love pavakkai stirfry

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  13. very delicious stir fry...i too used to hate the karela, but started liking it recently..:) glad to follow u..u have a lovely space..do visit mine as time permits..

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  14. a good idea would be to remove the seeds! and to remove the bitter taste, soak it in buttermilk for about 30 mins!

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  15. That's a delicious looking platter Dhivya...your preparation looks very tasty...will give this a try soon :)

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  16. THis dish is one of my favorites...!! I love all your food photographs... !! Very neatly displayed and neatly written !!

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